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Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'

Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs

Hotel Blacklist Launches New Accommodation Industry Risk Assessment Tool

Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'

Bangladesh nuclear plant draws hope -- and worry

Oil rises and stocks fall as Hormuz worries flare

US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break

Pacific presses world for help 'surviving' climate change at pre-COP summit

Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore

For Turkish NGOs, COP31 offers rare space for action

US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers

Sleep, appetite, gene-editing experts contend for Nobel chemistry prize

Climate champion Australia digging more coal

Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team

'PFAS' no longer sold in US to package greasy food: FDA

Regulators on Wednesday said materials with harmful chemicals known as "PFAS" are no longer being sold to package microwave popcorn or other greasy foods in the United States.

Ignored by 'Oppenheimer,' atomic test victims speak out

Wesley Burris was fast asleep in bed when the world's first atomic bomb exploded just 25 miles from his front door.

Brumbies eye revenge against Chiefs as Super Rugby hits Melbourne

ACT Brumbies are looking for a statement win over the powerhouse Waikato Chiefs as Super Rugby descends on Melbourne this weekend, while the Canterbury Crusaders attempt to get their season back on track.

Smith falls as Australia 62-1 at lunch in first New Zealand Test

Steve Smith was out just before lunch as Australia made reached 62-1 after being asked to bat by New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington on Thursday.

As mission ends, US lunar lander could still 'wake' back up

The US spacecraft that touched down on the Moon last week and is currently running on solar power will soon be "put to sleep" once lunar night kicks in, mission officials said Wednesday.

Ten Hag slams Forest for 'targeting' Fernandes in Man Utd win

Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of deliberately targeting Bruno Fernandes in Manchester United's FA Cup fifth round win on Wednesday as he slammed "pathetic" criticism of the midfielder.

Texas towns evacuated as raging wildfires destroy homes

Seven wildfires were raging in Texas, including one of the largest in recent state history, authorities said Wednesday, as properties were destroyed and multiple evacuation orders were issued, particularly in the north.

Yamamoto impresses in Dodgers pre-season debut

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters in two scoreless innings in a dazzling pre-season debut Wednesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have bet big that the 25-year-old Japanese star will be a Major League Baseball ace.

Video game giant Electronic Arts announces job cuts

Electronic Arts on Wednesday said it is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce, as belt tightening continues in the video game and tech industries.

Man Utd and Liverpool to meet in FA Cup quarter-finals, Chelsea survive

Manchester United will host Liverpool in an FA Cup quarter-final blockbuster after the bitter rivals took contrasting routes to their fifth round victories on Wednesday.

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